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Deadly crash on Tamiami in Venice

Published: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 5:33 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 11:43 a.m.

A 62-year-old Venice man was killed early this morning in a one-car accident on U.S. 41 at National Boulevard.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Samuel W. Greer III, was traveling east on U.S.41 in the inside lane at about 2:30 a.m., when he lost control and began to rotate counter-clockwise into the center median.

Greer slid across the median and the westbound lanes, and the right side of his 2000 Buick Century struck a large oak tree.

According to FHP's preliminary report, it is not known whether alcohol or seatbelt use played a role in this accident.

Earlier

At least one person was killed in a vehicle crash on Tamiami Trail in Venice early today, authorities said.

Few details are available as yet regarding the crash, which occurred around 3:15 a.m., near the intersection of Tamiami and Rockley Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers have reported that at least one person was killed, but have provided no other word on the victim or victims, other injuries related to the crash, or the vehicles involved.

<p>A 62-year-old Venice man was killed early this morning in a one-car accident on U.S. 41 at National Boulevard.</p><p>According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Samuel W. Greer III, was traveling east on U.S.41 in the inside lane at about 2:30 a.m., when he lost control and began to rotate counter-clockwise into the center median.</p><p>Greer slid across the median and the westbound lanes, and the right side of his 2000 Buick Century struck a large oak tree.</p><p>According to FHP's preliminary report, it is not known whether alcohol or seatbelt use played a role in this accident.</p><h3>Earlier</h3>
<p>At least one person was killed in a vehicle crash on Tamiami Trail in Venice early today, authorities said.</p><p>Few details are available as yet regarding the crash, which occurred around 3:15 a.m., near the intersection of Tamiami and Rockley Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.</p><p>Troopers have reported that at least one person was killed, but have provided no other word on the victim or victims, other injuries related to the crash, or the vehicles involved.</p>